Letters echo rural anger over farmland preservation plan
A Country Today letter condemns a Jackson County farmland preservation program linking private farming with government funding. The writer asks why 95 percent of residents are labeled a radical minority and accuses the senator of pressuring lawmakers to endorse what he calls socialized farming and a tax funded bureaucracy. The letter challenges constitutional rights and criticizes fiscal effects on city taxpayers and schools.
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Eau Claire
Harnisch urges reconsideration of farmland grant vote
State Sen Tom Harnisch urged Jackson County supervisors to revisit their March vote against applying for a farmland preservation planning grant. He argued the decision was driven by a vocal minority and highlighted tax credits and county planning benefits. He noted funds remain possible with current planning grant programs and potential availability by July 1.
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Jackson County Board of Supervisors
Tom Harnisch
31St District
Robert Haydon
Sen. Harnisch
Sen
Harnisch
Jackson County
Department of Agriculture
Area AMPI Young Cooperators honored
The North Central Region Young Cooperators of AMPI held their annual meeting and regional contest at the Holiday Inn near Mankato Minnesota. Area winners were Steve Lindstrom and Mary Lindstrom of Nelson and Bruce Mueller and Cindy Mueller of Alma. The couples receive a trip to AMPI’s annual corporate meeting in Minneapolis April 8 to 11. Curtis and Kathryn Noll of Alma were elected vice presidents. Directors-at-large are Doug and Sue Bowe of Chippewa Falls. Wisconsin chairmen are Dwight and Luann Ruff of Alma.
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AMPI
Holiday Inn
Mankato
Minn
Steve
Mary Lindstrom
Nelson
Bruce
Cindy Mueller
Alma
Coopera
Curtis
Kathryn Noll
Doug
Sue Bowe
Chippend Falls
Wisconsin
Dwight
Luann Ruff
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